5141‑S AMH ROBE PICU 1

SSB 5141 ‑ H AMD TO H COMM AMD (H-2803.1) 682 ADOPTED 4/7/95

By Representative Robertson

     On page 34, after line 12, insert the following:

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 26. A new section is added to chapter 46.61 RCW to read as follows:

     Upon the filing of any citation or complaint alleging a violation of RCW 46.61.502 or RCW 46.61.504, upon which there is probable cause to believe a violation has occurred, the prosecuting attorney or city attorney shall not subsequently reduce or amend the charge to any equivalent or lesser criminal offense. This provision shall not effect an attorney's obligations under rules of professional conduct or court rules.

     Correct internal references accordingly.

EFFECT:  Provides that criminal offenses of driving while under the influence of intoxicants and physical control while under the influence of intoxicants cannot be reduced or amended to lesser offenses after the filing of charges.

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